New World, with approximately 1,000 units and $750 million in system revenues, operated six unique brands, including Einstein Bros., Noah’s and Manhattan Bagel. He was named Entrepreneur of the Year and chosen a top 50 Employer in Pennsylvania.įollowing the acquisition of Mid-Atlantic Restaurant Systems by Boston Market, Wedo held the position of Chairman, President and CEO of New World Restaurant Group. As Chairman, President and CEO, he grew the company over a four-year period to 160 restaurants, generating in excess of $250 million in annualized sales. As one of the first participants in PepsiCo’s Senior Operations Designate program, Wedo was fast tracked and quickly grew to Vice President and General Manager of the Southeast Division of KFC, overseeing more than 1,200 restaurants, 7,000 employees and $1 billion in revenue.įollowing his success at PepsiCo, Wedo founded Mid-Atlantic Restaurant Systems, the largest Area Developer and franchisee of Boston Market. Wedo began his career as an entrepreneur prior to joining PepsiCo as part of a new breed of young, entrepreneurial restaurant operators to help the corporate giant create a culture of nimbleness. We will be fast tracking the ‘Plan to Win’ initiatives that members of this team and the Board of Directors have worked so hard to develop, and we are going to execute it successfully.”
“The balance sheet is fixed and the company generates significant cash flow which will enable us to focus on growing the brand and transforming it into something better than it has ever been. “I believe I’m joining Buffets and this team at the perfect moment,” Wedo said. His unique background makes him the perfect leader for Buffets,” said Rob Webster, Chairman of the Board of Buffets, Inc. He has a proven track record in revitalizing brands. “Tony has demonstrated consistent success in a variety of settings ranging from growth concepts to brand turnarounds.
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Bagels and most recently as CEO of a firm specializing in consulting private equity and professional debt investors in the restaurant industry. His brand experience includes PepsiCo Restaurants, KFC, Boston Market, Noah’s and Manhattan Bagels, and Einstein Bros. With more than twenty-five years of restaurant industry experience, including a key leadership position with a Fortune 50 brand, Wedo has developed and led the turnaround of major restaurant chains throughout the U.S. The man himself, Charlie Miller of CM Hairdressing #legendįrom football to surf shacks – the rise of WeDo Scotland’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award winner, Stuart Hunter of Advance Global Recruitment.Buffets, Inc., the nation’s largest owner and operator of buffet-style family restaurants, today announced the appointment of seasoned restaurant executive, entrepreneur and turnaround specialist Anthony Wedo to the position of Chief Executive Officer. MSP Annabelle Ewing on Youth & Women’s Employment (she even had a MadeBrave® moleskine!) Ian – blue steel – LeBruce, head honcho of Cappuccino Ads (they put ads on coffee cups – genius!) Josh Carson and his beard of wonder (that’s where he keeps all his techy genius) from Geared App Inspiring young people to develop their ideas and realise their ambitions – Anthony Gerrard, Cheif Exec of Bad Idea. Next up, Ryan from Flavourly (he doesn’t look this serious all the time, we promise). They were joined by international hairdressing legends, tech start ups and lifetime achievers – here are just a few of the great speakers from the event…įirst up – our Andrew talking about Flavourly (wow, how relevant – it’s as if someone planned it all!) This year, our Andrew did a joint talk with our pal Ryan from Flavourly about building fun, exciting businesses in today’s market. Posted On Read Time 1 minute read Our Andrew and Ryan from Flavourly were amongst the great speakers at this year’s WeDO Scotland Annual Conference.Įvery year, WeDO Scotland host their annual conference, bringing together some of Scotland’s greatest business minds to talk about their experience as entrepreneurs.
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